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Cheap flights from New York, NY to San José from C$ 151

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SJO
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from New York to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2025.

Wed 12/1110:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Wed 26/1111:59 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 323
Wed 19/1110:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Tue 2/124:30 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 325
Wed 12/1110:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Sun 23/1111:59 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 330
Mon 10/1110:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Sun 23/1111:59 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 337
Thu 30/1010:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Thu 6/114:25 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 30/10C$ 353
Thu 13/118:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop14h 37mDelta
Tue 25/117:00 a.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop14h 21mDelta
Deal found 29/10C$ 357
Sat 15/116:00 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 56mJetBlue
Fri 21/1111:59 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 359
Fri 14/1110:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Mon 24/1111:59 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 363
Fri 14/1112:29 p.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop10h 38mDelta
Tue 18/117:00 a.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop12h 17mDelta
Deal found 29/10C$ 371
Fri 14/1110:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Wed 19/114:25 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 373
Fri 28/116:59 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop6h 55mJetBlue
Fri 5/124:30 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 30/10C$ 374
Wed 12/1110:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Fri 21/112:00 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10C$ 381

Cheap flight deals from New York to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 323

One-way from

C$ 151

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 471
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 12/11-23/11
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 22m total
  • New York to San José
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  • JetBlue
  • 18/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 22m total
  • New York to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Price

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/2

6:25 p.m.-10:48 p.m.

Nonstop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

11:59 p.m.-5:56 a.m.

Nonstop4h 57m

C$ 325

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/2

7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/2

11:59 p.m.-5:56 a.m.

Nonstop4h 57m

C$ 398

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/1

9:15 a.m.-1:48 p.m.

Nonstop5h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 23/1

3:08 p.m.-9:05 p.m.

Nonstop4h 57m

C$ 401

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

6:00 a.m.-12:31 p.m.

1 stop7h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/3

2:00 p.m.-9:01 p.m.

Nonstop5h 01m

C$ 405

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/12

2:44 p.m.-10:06 p.m.

1 stop8h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/12

4:08 a.m.-11:36 p.m.

1 stop18h 28m

C$ 436

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/1

1:16 a.m.-9:06 a.m.

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/2

10:08 a.m.-2:59 a.m.

1 stop15h 51m

C$ 436

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/12

2:15 a.m.-9:05 a.m.

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/12

5:53 p.m.-2:59 a.m.

1 stop8h 06m

C$ 436

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 30/11

6:30 p.m.-10:53 p.m.

Nonstop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/12

4:30 p.m.-10:29 p.m.

Nonstop4h 59m

C$ 436

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/11

2:15 a.m.-4:40 p.m.

1 stop15h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/12

10:08 a.m.-2:59 a.m.

1 stop15h 51m

C$ 443

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/11

1:16 a.m.-9:05 a.m.

1 stop8h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/12

6:07 p.m.-2:59 a.m.

1 stop7h 52m

C$ 443

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Best time to book a flight from New York to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to San José. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to San José?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José (average of C$ 254). Flying from New York to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 380). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to San José in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 62% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to San José?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to San José?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from New York to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

San Salvador (SAL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from New York to San José on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to San José?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

San Salvador (SAL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 443.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to San José?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 26m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to San José?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 53m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 30 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Avianca from New York to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,467 reviews
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Overall

6.6

Entertainment

5.4

Boarding

7.0

Food

5.1

Crew

7.2

Comfort

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MCO - BOG

The flights were on time and the staff was polite. No food on board that I can remember on the first let of my flight, no inflight entertainment either unless you use your device.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,467 reviews
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,467 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.6

Entertainment

5.4

Boarding

7.0

Food

5.1

Crew

7.2

Comfort

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MCO - BOG

The flights were on time and the staff was polite. No food on board that I can remember on the first let of my flight, no inflight entertainment either unless you use your device.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from New York?

    Located just 14.1 km from the city centre, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San José from New York. Booking flights from New York to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from New York from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New York to San José?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York to San José in 5h 23m. Fly via JetBlue or Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from New York to San José is about 3557 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to San José round-trip?

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at C$ 302. Another option worth looking into is Spirit Airlines, starting at C$ 429 round trip. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to San José?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José (average of C$ 254). Flying from New York to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 380). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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